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When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right — just ONE. Everyone has heard something about this great man and his dental history, but if you heard…

Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients at Walker and Raynal, DMD, we don’t want…

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride is actually…

According to the American Dental Association, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, Dr. Walker…

In today’s calorie-obsessed culture, it can be hard to find the truth among all of the health-conscious noise. Often times, Brandon residents are misinformed and mislead about the health benefits of trends like as cleanses, sugar alternatives, diets, organic vs. nonorganic,…

If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get Brandon, FL children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At…

Have you ever heard someone say, “It was worse than a root canal?” Most of us in Brandon are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Walker and Dr. Raynal would like set the record straight…

In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what it means for your oral and overall health. What is pH…